Glass Azure Blue and Turquoise Ming Bottle Vase from Mdina, 1970s

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A distinctive squat bottle vase handblown by Mdina Glass in Malta during the 1970s, designed in the signature ‘Ming’ style … Read more A distinctive squat bottle vase handblown by Mdina Glass in Malta during the 1970s, designed in the signature ‘Ming’ style developed by founder Michael Harris. Compact yet visually dynamic, the form features a rounded, almost globular body rising into a short neck with a gently flared lip. The glass surface is richly worked in layered azure blues—both opaque and translucent—interwoven with spiralling ribbons of gold that rise organically from the base. The neck reveals the hallmark ‘Ming’ marbling: an expressive fusion of deep blue veining over a luminous turquoise ground, evoking painterly movement within the glass itself. Measuring 14 cm in height with a 13 cm diameter, this piece is signed Mdina to the underside. It remains in very good vintage condition, with only minimal signs of age and handling. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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